Engineer - Industrial Automation

Eaton Corporation; Hadapsar; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Group in India is seeking an automation engineer to drive end-to-end manufacturing automation projects. You will evaluate processes, integrate robotics, vision systems, PLC/SCADA and MES data, and coordinate with suppliers across plants.

The role requires hands-on experience with robot cells, safety interlocks and data connectivity, along with strong cross-functional collaboration in a dynamic tech environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, Robotics, Industrial Engineering or related discipline.
• 3+ years of industrial experience in development, integration or commissioning of manufacturing automation solutions.

Responsibilities

• Assess processes and benchmark robotics, cobots, AGV/AMR, automated storage, machine vision and flexible automation cells.
• Analyze workflows to improve throughput, quality, safety and equipment utilization while reducing manual effort and downtime.
• Translate operational needs into user requirements, technical specs, cell concepts, layouts and data requirements.
• Support end-to-end automation project execution from concept to handover, including FAT/SAT and commissioning.
• Develop and validate mechanical automation elements like robot cells, EOAT, fixtures and conveyors.
• Support robot, PLC, HMI/SCADA, motion-control and vision-system integration, programming and troubleshooting.
• Perform offline simulation and validation for reach, collision, cycle time and feasibility.
• Support integration with IIoT platforms, MES and data acquisition for tracing, routing and quality data.
• Prepare schematics, SOPs, validation protocols and training material.
• Ensure compliance with machine-safety standards including LOTO and ISO norms.
• Collaborate with plants and suppliers to achieve safe, timely, and cost-effective delivery.
• Evaluate emerging automation technologies and contribute to reusable standards.

Skills

Automation lifecycle

Robotics & cobots

PLC/SCADA programming

Industrial networks

Vision systems

Offline simulation

MES/ERP basics

Documentation

Cross-functional teamwork

Project management basics

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Tools

Robotics vendors (FANUC/ABB/KUKA)

PLC/SCADA platforms (Rockwell/Siemens)

RoboDK/RobotStudio/Delmia

Vision systems (Keyence/Cognex)

Industrial protocols (EtherNet/IP/Profinet/Modbus)

Job description

What you’ll do:

• "• Assess manufacturing processes and benchmark robotics, cobots, automated material handling (AGV/AMR), automated storage, machine vision and flexible automation cells.
• Analyze workflows and identify automation opportunities that improve throughput, quality, safety and equipment utilization while reducing manual effort and downtime.
• Translate operational needs into user requirements, technical specifications, cell concepts, layouts, mechanical designs, control requirements and equipment connectivity/data requirements.
• Support end-to-end automation project execution covering concept development, design reviews, supplier coordination, build, integration, pre-FAT, FAT, SAT, commissioning, ramp-up and handover.
• Develop and validate mechanical automation elements, including robot cells, end‑of‑arm tooling, fixtures, conveyors, part nests, sensor and actuator integration, guarding and safety interlocks.
• Support robot, PLC, HMI/SCADA, motion‑control and vision‑system integration, programming, troubleshooting and cycle‑time optimization.
• Perform offline simulation and validation for reach, collision, cycle time, layout and tooling feasibility, as applicable.
• Support integration of automation equipment with industrial networks, IIoT platforms, MES and data‑acquisition systems for work‑order, routing, traceability, quality and performance data.
• Prepare and maintain schematics, specifications, standard operating procedures, validation protocols, commissioning checklists, code documentation and training material.
• Ensure automation solutions comply with applicable machine‑safety, risk‑assessment, electrical and industrial standards, including LOTO and required documentation.
• Collaborate with plants, cross‑functional engineering teams, equipment suppliers and system integrators to achieve safe, timely and cost‑effective delivery.
• Evaluate emerging automation technologies, develop proof‑of‑concept demonstrators and contribute to reusable standards, templates and lessons learned for deployment across plants.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, Robotics, Industrial Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

3+ years of industrial experience in the development, integration or commissioning of manufacturing automation solutions.

Skills:

• "• Practical knowledge of industrial automation project lifecycle from requirements and concept development through design, build, FAT/SAT, commissioning and handover.
• Experience assessing automation applications for assembly, material handling, wiring, inspection, labeling, torqueing and end‑of‑line testing processes.
• Knowledge of robotics and cobots from suppliers such as FANUC, ABB, KUKA, Universal Robots, Yaskawa, Omron/TM or equivalent, including frames, tooling, safe zones and basic programming/troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of mechanical automation design including robot‑cell design, EOAT, fixtures, conveyors, part nests, sensor/actuator integration, pneumatics, guarding and safety interlocks.
• Working knowledge of PLC, motion, HMI and SCADA platforms such as Rockwell, Siemens, Omron, Schneider, Beckhoff or Mitsubishi, including IEC 61131‑3 fundamentals.
• Familiarity with offline programming and simulation tools such as RoboDK, Visual Components, DELMIA, RobotStudio, ROBOGUIDE, KUKA.Sim or Process Simulate.
• Familiarity with machine‑vision systems such as Keyence, Cognex, IDS or SICK for presence, orientation, barcode/OCR and dimensional inspection applications.
• Understanding of industrial communication protocols and data connectivity, including EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, EtherCAT, Modbus/TCP, OPC‑UA and MQTT.
• Basic understanding of MES, ERP or PLM integration, work‑order/routing/serial/quality data mapping, traceability, OEE, FPY and SPC data requirements.
• Knowledge of system validation, risk assessment, FAT/SAT testing, LOTO and applicable machine‑safety standards such as ISO 12100, ISO 10218 and ISO 13849‑1.
• Ability to read and develop technical documentation, schematics, specifications, SOPs and validation protocols.
• Strong problem‑solving, project planning, supplier coordination and clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Self‑motivated and comfortable working with cross‑functional teams in a dynamic technology environment.
• "• Self‑motivated; Passionate to bring own ideas to applications
• Ability to guide and inspire cross‑functional teams
• Networking ability across organization to understand critical business problems
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication with stakeholders
• Strong problem‑solving skills for complex automation challenges
• Skilled in planning, budgeting, and executing projects on time. Established project management skills while handling multiple projects
• Comfortable working in dynamic environments with evolving technologies
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs"